When Is the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) Visible During the Year?

See how the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) will remain visible until April 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909)

Based on the amount of time the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, November 2026, January 2027.

the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) Visibility Throughout the Year

the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC1909 Visible from early morning until sunrise

the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-48°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-51°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-1°
the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) rise	23:29
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	38°
Twilight end	03:45	42°
Civil sunrise	04:17	44°
Sunrise	04:44	45°
the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) transit	05:06	45°
the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) set	10:42

Track the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) Position Throughout the Night

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the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date